Overview
About this course
Activities include creative and analytical responses to published works, writing exercises in fiction and creative non-fiction, and revision and review of work written in the course of the Summer School.
The Creative Writing - Place, Travel, Movement course of The University Of Nottingham Malaysia is an intensive programme, presupposing existing experience and commitment to creative writing.
Aims
- To guide students in the practice of the process of writing, developing their skills in writing
- Reading to develop an awareness of literary contexts and creative and aesthetic possibilities.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module you should have knowledge and understanding of:
- some elements of fiction, including character, narrative and point of view
- the process of using notebooks for creative compositions and revisions.
Intellectual skills
- aesthetic perspectives on writing
- creative perspectives on writing
- the ability to edit one’s writing
Professional skills
- the ability to develop work in progress through discussion with others
- the ability to contextualise writing
Transferable skills
- the ability to reflect on progress
- the ability to respond to peer criticism
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Grounding Your Story
- Finding Your Story
- On Diction, Tone, Imagery
- On Point of View
- Writing about Place
- Thinking about Space
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 16 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Book your place as soon as possible as places are limited
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Creative Writing Literature Tourism & Leisure View 7 other Short Courses in Tourism & Leisure in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Pre-University participants who are interested in taking a Level 2 module will be considered on a case to case basis.Applicants eligible to apply will be :
- Pre-University, undergraduates, postgraduates and academics from any institutions worldwide.
- Working adults who are not currently enrolled in any academic programme are also welcome to apply.
- All the programmes are delivered in English and students are expected to have good English language ability * IELTS or other English language certificates will be considered.
- You must be aged 18 or over.
- Formal academic requirements not necessary.
Tuition Fee
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International
5230 MYR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5230 MYR for the full programme during 16 days. -
National
1760 MYR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1760 MYR for the full programme during 16 days.
- Bursaries are given for Malaysian students, UNM alumni, Developing Nation students and partner Universities.
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.